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Sandra Wakely

On 25th August 2021, peacefully in St Denis Lodge R/H, aged 72 years of Shaftesbury. Sandra’s wishes were for…

My predecessor founded community in Bermuda!

I hope you enjoyed Miranda’s interview with me in Edition 22. I wasn’t expecting to see a childhood photo…

Vaccine passports would set very dangerous precedent

In a spirit of measured calmness and stoic resilience, our market towns and villages are coming back to life….

Outstanding results for GCSE pupils

Students at The Gryphon School in Sherborne are celebrating excellent GCSE and BTEC results. Connie Symms achieved ten grade…

New start, new venue and new day for U3A group

Older people in the Shaftesbury and Gillingham areas keen to learn are celebrating the relaunch of their U3A groups. There’s…

It’s up, up and away in my beautiful balloon and pilot Alex is aiming high

When you fly a hot air balloon, says Alex Harvey, it’s a good idea to keep a bottle of…

LOOSELEY MAY ELLEN

Aged 102 years formerly of Camberwell, South East London. On 24th August 2021, peacefully at Highfield House, Castle Cary….

Variety of music at charity concert

The Blandford Branch of Save the Children will be holding its 27th Anniversary Concert in Cheap Street Church, Sherborne…

Growers and showers return

Sturminster Newton Garden Club is up and running once more giving members their long-awaited chance to meet together again….

Gillingham care home hosts a mad hatters tea party

Fern Brook Lodge care home in Gillingham was delighted to host a special mad hatters themed tea party to…